Publications by authors named "Ramsha Majeed"

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is among the most common causes of acute viral hepatitis. It typically causes acute infection, but some cases of chronic infection have also been recorded. These cases were particularly seen in developed countries, in patients who were immunocompromised, organ transplant recipients, or those with underlying hematological malignancy.

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Bernard Soulier Syndrome is a genetically inherited platelet disorder that commonly presents with symptoms of impaired blood coagulation, such as epistaxis, menorrhagia, and petechiae formation. Here we present a case of Bernard Soulier Syndrome in which the individual has presented with melena, which is the appearance of black tarry stools due to bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. This presentation is rare and should be discussed so that appearance of the less common symptoms can be caught early, leading to an early diagnosis and consequently earlier and more effective management options.

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  • Greying of hair is a normal part of aging, but an increasing number of younger individuals, particularly medical students, are experiencing premature greying, prompting a study on its frequency and impact.
  • Conducted at Foundation University Medical College, the study found that 31.2% of 673 students had premature greying, with a notable prevalence in females (73.8%).
  • The findings revealed that gender perceptions vary regarding the implications of premature greying, affecting social perceptions and self-esteem, but no positive correlation was identified between premature greying and self-esteem levels.
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Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that frequently affects women. It is a progressive, debilitating disease that has widespread manifestations, targeting different organs of the body with potentially fatal consequences due to lung and kidney involvement. Women with this disease mostly present with Raynaud's phenomenon along with symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl syndrome is characterized as a rare genetic disorder, with a wide range of presenting symptoms such as mental retardation, decreased visual acuity, obesity, hypogonadism, and polydactyly. The diagnosis of this syndrome is easily overlooked due to its rarity, with a prevalence rate of one in 125,000-160,000 reported within Europe. Delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management may lead to an irreversible loss of functions.

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